1. (1) To avoid late-renewal fees, license renewal must be made prior to the license entering inactive status. The licensee must submit:

   1. (a) Renewal application form;
   2. (b) Payment of required renewal-of-license fee pursuant to OAR 331-655-0000; and
   3. (c) Documentation of having obtained required annual continuing education on an Office-approved form.

2. (2) A license may be inactive for up to three years. When renewing after entering inactive status, the licensee must submit:

   1. (a) Renewal application form;
   2. (b) Payment of renewal of license fee and late renewal of license fee pursuant to OAR 331-655-0000;
   3. (c) Documentation of having obtained required annual continuing education on an Office-approved form; the annual continuing education must be obtained for each year even if the license was inactive.
3. (3) A license that has been inactive for more than three years is expired; the applicant must reapply and meet the current licensing requirements.
4. (4) A hearing aid specialist may not practice with an inactive or expired license.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 694.015-694.170 & ORS 694.991

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 694.015-694.170 & ORS 694.991

History

HLO 76-2018, adopt filed 06/15/2018, effective 07/01/2018